Chad Maisel, senior fellow for economic policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the affordability crisis and CAP's plan to reduce the cost of housing. Chad and Colin also discuss competing theories on how to address the cost of living.

Georgia Democratic Party Chair Charlie Bailey joins the show to talk about what he's taking away from the 2025 election cycle as Democrats look ahead to 2026. Charlie and Colin also discuss the special election results in Tennessee and how Democrats can connect Trump's corruption with the economic challenges Americans are facing.

Ofirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs at the Democratic Governors Association, discusses the 2025 election results and what they reveal about the state of the Democratic Party. Ofirah and Colin also discuss how cost of living and the government shutdown impacted this year's races.

Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) discusses the Trump administration's military strikes in Venezuela and the president's politicization of the military. Rep. Crow and Colin also discuss the government shutdown and the "No Kings" protests.

Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio joins the show to discuss how President Donald Trump's economic policies are harming the food service industry and driving up grocery prices. Tom and Colin also talk about the government shutdown and how Republicans' Big, 'Bad' Bill threatens to exacerbate hunger for millions of American children.